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Minister Withdraws AI Policy Draft Over Fake Citations

4/28/2026

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Minister Solly Malatsi withdrew the Draft National AI Policy on 26 April 2026 after an internal review found fictitious AI-generated citations.
Malatsi said management will target those responsible for drafting and quality assurance.
The draft, approved on 25 March 2026, would have created seven AI bodies, including a National AI Commission and an AI Ethics Board.
Chair Khusela Sangoni-Diko demanded the withdrawal while the Democratic Alliance, MK Party and investor Masie criticized the oversight.

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Minister Solly Malatsi withdrew the Draft National AI Policy on 26 April 2026 after an internal review found fictitious AI-generated citations.
Malatsi said management will target those responsible for drafting and quality assurance.
The draft, approved on 25 March 2026, would have created seven AI bodies, including a National AI Commission and an AI Ethics Board.
Chair Khusela Sangoni-Diko demanded the withdrawal while the Democratic Alliance, MK Party and investor Masie criticized the oversight.